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Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-22
A STARVATION IN DUBLIN.
The Governor of OastIebar Jail Fires on a Clergyman Who EIeped With HIS Daughter.

The Governor of Oastlebar Jail Fires
 on a Clergyman Who EIoped With
 HIS Daughter.
 DUBLIN, Dec. 21-Captain Dunne, lately governor of Castlebar jail and an ex-oficer in the United States army, has been commit ted for trial in this city for firing a revolver at Rev. Henry Melville, whom Dunne charges with seducing his daughter while she was re- siding with Mrs. Melville. Melville eloped with the girl to the continent and travelled with her to different places. The pair finally returned to London and were discovered by Dunne. Melville fled to Ireland and was pursued by Dunne, who traced him to Dub lin and seeing him seated in 8 cab fired at him. Melville, however. held travelling rug before him and stepped the bullet. The affair has created 8 sensation in Dublin soci- ety. Sympathy is with Dunre.
 Melville on being examined said his real name was Peter Higginson. He had been customs clerk and horse dealer. His first wife, who is still alive, was named Games. marrying the widow of MT. Whyte, an au- thor, he assumed his present name. Captain Dunne's daughter was the companion and friend of the widow. Melville said he was ordained in South Africa, but did not per form clerical duties except to conduct the service in his household. The widow was wealthy enough to be able to keep fifteen servants Melville acknowledged that he had been assaulted and beaten on two occa- sions for insulting women. He admitted having seduced Miss Dunne. He said Dunne thrashed him before firing at him. Heavy bail was offered by Dunne, but was refused.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-22
PLUCKY FAMILY

Making q Brave Defense Against Be-
 ing Ousted From Their Home of
 Thirty Years.
 NEwBURYPoRT, Dec. 21.-An attempted eviction of Daniel Johnson and family from home occupied by them for thirty years causes great excitement in the lower ward. The family driven from room to room are now bar1icaded in the parlor with one mem Der sick in bed. They are being fed by neighbors. To drive them out the chimney has been covered by door to choke off the draught so they cannot keep fire. Keepers are in the house night and day trying to keep the family out after throwing the goods out doors. The board of engineers threaten to take the obstruction from the chimney in the morning. Tha work of eviction is by order of Niles & Carr of Lynn as attorneys for Abbie A. Smith of this city.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-22
POLO LAST NIGHT,

The New Havens and tho HartforAs
 Win-These Two Teams to Meet Here
 TO-MOrrOW Night.
 Still the New Ravens continue to win. They defeated the Bridgeports last night in a close and exciting game which was played in Bridgeport. The Bridgeports fought des- perately to win and they started out as if they were going to- They took the lead, but the New Ravens soon tied the score, not, however, until some hard playing had been done. Seore-New Ravens 4, Bridgeports 8. New Haven had one goal taken away by fouls.
 The Hartfords defeated the Waterbury polo team last evening in a game which was hard fought and at times rough. Hartford took five of the six rushes and won by a score of 4 to 2. Riley made 13 stops for Hartford to 20 by Babbitt for Waterbury.
 The New Havens and the Hartfords are sweeping almost everything before them and hold first and second positions respectively in the championship race. So look out for war to the teeth to morrow night when the two teams meet in Lincoln rink. The New Ha- vens want to increase their lead for first place, but the Hartfords have an eye on that place, and standing second will do all in their power to win.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-22
Cb.uees on the Roston and Albany

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Dec. 21.-Several im- portant changes in the passenger trains of the Boston and Albany railroad will be made Sunday. The accommodation which now leaves Boston at 6 p. m. and reaches Spring
 field at $40 will leave Boston at 6:30. reach Springfield at 10:05 and as an express train will go west on the time now scheduled for the E4Modoc," that is, it will leave Springfield at 10:10 and reach Albany at 1:4O B. n. This train will have 8 mail car from Boston to Albany and the mail service will have the advantage of leaving Boston half an hour later than now. The train will not run Sun day. The old ''Modoc," which now leaves at 7p m., will be delayed till o'clock, when it will leave with the usual equipment of west bound sleeping cars. It will reach Springfield at midnight and Albany at $40 8. m., where connections will be made with the New York Central railroad. This train will still be an express and as it goes west so late the 2:45 @. m. accommodation from Springfield to Albany will be discontinued.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-22
Christmas Gifts for others.

At the City mission rooms, Nos 1SS and 192 Meadow street, those who wish to make Christmas gifts to worthy families among the poor can obtain names, addresses and other information from Rev. Mr. Mosman, the su- perintendent, or Mrs. Finken, the lady mis sionary, any day this week from to 3 D. ID. or word may be sent and reply made by mail. Children whose parents are willing to have them give some of their toys, books, etc., to children who have few, if any, can make Christmas very pleasant for themselves and others in this way.
 The Great Eastern has been sold to metal firm at London for e16, 100. The vessel will be broken up old metal
 MT. Sheehy, member of Parliament, was tried at Clonmel yesterday for making resist ance to eviction and was sentenced to one months imprisonment.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-22
RE LOSS OF THE KATIE RANGER.

THE LOSS OF THE KATIE RANGER. New Haven Schooner Goes Down
 Hut the Captain and Crew Are
 Picked Up.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-The brig Nora of Prince Edwards Island which arrived to-day from Pedeo Gays, brought Captain Hardy, Mate Burke, the cook and three seamen who belonged to the schooner Katie Ranger of New Haven, which sank on the 18th twenty miles southeast of Absecom. Captain Hardy reports: "I was bound from Georgetown, D. O., for Fall River with 334 tons of coal; had northeast gale off Barnegat at 6p. m. on the 17th; at D. m. wind varied to north west and blew hurricane; at 8. m. on the 18th vessel commenced leaking and three pumps could not keep her free; she sank at 8 8. m. AS there was fearful sea we cut away both boat-faIls at once and got clear of the schooner ten minutes before she sank; being then twenty miles southeast of Abse- com; were picked up at 3 p. m. the same day by the Nora, Captain Murduson, and were kindly treated and cared for by him and his officers; we saved nothing but what we stood in"
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-22

FOR RENT.
 hazA OFFICES Nos. 3 and 4, first floor, over New H: Haven Bank, now occupied by New York January 1st o rooms now occupied by Security Insurance Co at 769 Chapel street. Inquire of New
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-22
SEVERE WEATHER IN TEXAS.

Great Loss in Cattle and Sheep Feared
 From the Cold and Storms.
 GALVESTON, Dec. 21.-Specials from all the important points in Texas report very cold weather for this section. Ice formed here last night and also at Corpus Christi, Brownsville and Rio Grande City. In north ern Texas the weather is very severe and snow has fallen at many points. If the severe weather continues many days the loss to cat tie and sheep will be very great. Telegrams from many points in Southern Texas say the indications point to "a severe freeze before morning.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-22
A Great Record with a Pistol.

PROVIDENCE, Dec. 21.-Chevalier Ira Payne, the famous pistol shot, made the wonderful score of BOA points out of possi- ble 1000 to-day with a forty-four calibre revolver, shooting one hundred shots. The score included forty-fve bull's-eyes. The shooting was undertaken on the spur of the moment to show MT. Gould of the Boston Herald and other parties from Boston who came down to verify the scores made last week. namely, 986 out of a thousand, that the chevalier could repeat that record This gives Payne grand total in six hundred con seeutive shots with 8 fortyfour calibre re- VolYer of 5. 5.295.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-22
CANADA MUST BACK DOWN

Cur Government Bent on Getting
 American Fishermen Their Rights.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 2l.-The Star this eve- ming says that the purpose of Mir. Chamber lains visit to Canada is to urge the Canadian authorities to yield to the demands of the government on the disputed fisheries ques- tion. The conferences at the State depart ment have demonstrated that this govern ment will not yield anything from the posi- ton occupied from the first. The department is in the position of demanding privileges for their fishermen which they claim as right and there can be no settlement except by Canada according these privileges
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-22
N1NTATURRE ALMANAC.
DEATHS.

GILBERT-In this city, Dec. 20th Nancy Greene. g months.
 Funeral at her late residence, I01 Hill street, on Thursday Dec. 22d, at 230 D. m Burial at the convenience of the family. HA RRINGTON- Fair Haven East, Dec. 20, Pene- lope w., widow of the late Truxton Harrington, cged S3 years and mouths. Funeral services will be held at the residence of MT. Fraok Norton, Quinnipiac House, Friday afternoon, Dec. 23. at 1:30 o'clock. Rochester papers copy.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-22
Accident on the New London Mort
The Landing ofthe Pilgrims.

BROOKLYN, Dec. 21.-The New England society of Brooklyn celebrated the 267th an niversary of the landing of the Pilgrims by banquet this evening. President John Wins low presided and toasts were responded to by General W. T. Sherman, General Horace Porter, Rev. Timothy Dwight, IL. D., Gen. eral J. R. Hawley, ex- Governor Hoadley, Mayor-elect Chapin and others. The guests numbered $50, among them leading repre- sentatives of the pulpit, bench, bar and bus mess of the city.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-22
FRUITS AND SO 4th.,

FRUITS AND SO Ath,
 Florida Oranges, Halifax River fancy, all sizes, best grown.
 Choice Malaga Grapes.
 Layer Figs, Pulled Figs, extra
 Crystalized French Fruits, N lb and ID boxes. Stuffed French Prunes 1 lb boxes. Fancy Layer Raisns in layer cartoons. Very extra lsrge loose Muscatels, Vistisos Currants new Citron, new Or ange and Lemon Peel Choice Fancy Chocolate in fBncy boxes.
 R & R. Plum Pudding, lb and lb cans. Mrs Tayior's celebr ated Plum Pudding in bowls. Mrs Tayors Mince for Pies is the richest of the rich Fruit CalzaS I lb and 16 lb boxes. Jellies, Jams. Preserves. great variety of Kennedy's Fancy Biscuits large stock of California Canned Fruits. Huylers Sugared Figs.
 Gredoble Nuts, Almonds, big Pecans. Filberts. Fruit Cake, lb and I6 lb cans Queen Olives, high grades of Olive Oil Salad Dressing, Poultry Dress ng, Crosse & Backw ellis Pickles, Picked Tongue. Picked Oysters, Sweet Picked Peaches.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-22
VEGETABLES.

IT WB
 Choice French Canned Peas, 3 sizes: also in glass. Choice French Canned stringless Beans, Choice
 French Mushrooms in glass and tin. Honey Drop Canned Sweet Corn. Honey Drop Canned Sncco- Coleman's California Lima Beans. Canued Soups and Soups in glass, Canned Pumpkin and Squash Tomatoes in glass and tin. Extracts Mustaros, To- mato Catsups, Walnut Catsup, Mushroom do, liar, vey Sauce.
 close prices Also Pure Havana Cigars made at Key West. Some good Cigars in fancy boxes con- tainine s; put up expressly for Holiday trade-a very good Christmas present.
 WINES-ChampagneS imported; Champagnes. domestic. A large stock of Clarets, both imported and California. Sauternes, Burgundies, Rh ne Wines, our import CordialS, Sherries and Ports from California make to costly imported. Cooking Sherries and Cooking Brandy.
 I0HN&ON Gs RRO State and Court Stg.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-22
A TERRIFIC STORM.
The Haytfen Coast Strewn With Many
 Wrecks,

The E1ayGIBM CUGsG SGFsWH sEIsH 1IHHE
 Wrecks,
 NEW YORK, Dec. S1.-The steamer Samana from Hayti, which arrived here to-day, re- ported that on the 9th inst. the heaviest storm experienced for twenty years prevailed on the Haytien coast Several vessels were wrecked. All vessels in the port of Monte Christi were blown ashore. A coastwise schooner was capsized while entering Cape Haytien and thirteen of the fifteen men on board were drowned. The schooner Viola from Lunenberg for Jamaica put into Turks Island in distress. She was caught in hur- ricane and sustained serious damage. heavy sea washed the whole crew, including the captain overheard, but all except two who were lost were thrown back on deck by the same wave. The British man of-war Wrang- Ter is on Turks Island ln distress.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-22
State Tenperance Union.

The twenty second annual meeting of the Connecticut Temperance union will be held in the First Methodist church at New Haven January IS. Addresses will be delivered by J. N. Stevens and Rev. Dr. MacArthur of New York, Rev. Dr. Reed of New Haven, Rev. Dr. Blake of New London and Mrs. E. L. Mclaughlin of Boston. It is expected occasion.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-22
A CHEAP SUBSTITUTE FOR ICE.
Gold Weather In Fountains May Now
 be Supplied for Family Use.

be Supplied for Family Use.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-An exhibition was given to-day in the presence of a number of prominent men of the system of producing cold by the evaporation of enhydrous am- monia gas. One hundred pounds of the am monia gas costing $1 is made to do the work of three thousand pounds of ice, costing $16 It is claimed that the saving of space and ex- pense will revolutionize the system of ref1ig- erating railway cars. A change in tempera- ture from fifty degrees above to sixty below zero was accomplished in ninety seconds It is proposed to supply cold weather in foun- tains, so to speak, for domestic use
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-22
A search for the DrIfting Raft.

BROOKLYN, Dec. 21.-The steamer Enter prise started from the navy this evening to look for the big Nova Scotia raft which broke away from the steamer Miranda. Collector Magone will also dispatch the revenue cutter Grant on the same mission. The Bath, Me-, steamer Morse will be sent out by the owners of the raft
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-22

The second and formal ballot resulted in Major Todd's election and stood:
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-22
Alien Contract Laborers Not Wanted
Fiftieth Congress--First Session.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2

SENATE.-Ameng a number of appoint director of the Columbia deaf and dumb in stitution.
 The resolution offered by MT. Beck of Ken lucky on the 18th inst, directing the post office committee to inquire into the advisa- one cent, was taken up and referred to that committee.
 A bill was passed ,on motion of MT. Dawes, providing for the appointment by the Presi- dent, with the advice and consent of the Senate, of person of scientific and practical acquaintance with fish and fisheries, as com missioner, at 8 salary of $5,000, such person not to hold any other United States or State office.
 The holiday recess resolution was taken up and caused much discussion, which drifted into criticism of the Presidents recommen- dation in his message of the disposition of the surplus in the treasury. Messrs. Plumb, Teller and others criticised the President, ,and Vest and others defended the administration. The adjournment resolution was finally con- cured in; yeas 37, nays 19. Mir. Platt was among those voting in the negative.
 The Blair educational bill was taken up as the unfinished business, and at 4:35 the Senate proceeded to executive business and half an hour later adjourned.
 HoUsE.-Mr. Randall, from the committee on rules, submitted partial report which recommended a.number of changes in the House rules and provided for a number of select committees. Some debate was had on the recommendations, after which the House adjourned.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-22
District of New Haven. ss. Probate Court, l

District of New Haven, ss. Probate Court,
 Dec. 19. 1887. TsTATE OF WILLIAM CISCO. late of New FNI Haven, in said district, deceased
 Upon the application of Sarah L. M. Cisco, of New York, praying that letters of administration may be granted on said estate, as per application on file more fully appears, it is
 ORDERED-That said application be heard and determined at Probate Court to be held at New Haven within and for the district of New Haven, on the 27th day of December, A. D. 1887, at 9 o'clock In the forenoon and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same three times in some newspaper having circulation in said district.
 dso st& A. HEAToN ROBERTSON, Judge.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-22
A GREAT HUN AT BILLIARDS.

Harvey McKenna Makes Nearly
 Twenty Five Hundred at the Three
 Ball Game.
 BOSTON, Dec. 21.-The first half of three ball game between Harvey McKenna, of De- troit, and Harry Flames, of this city, was played in Bumstead Hall before good sized audience tonight. The match was for $500. McKenna to make 5000 to Eames' 500, and only half of either score to be made in one night. McKenna won the string, took the spot ball and missed. Flames made one. McKenna slipped up on an easy masse after scoring three and Flames duplicated the score, leaving the balls in splendid position in the upper left hand corner. McKenna took them in hand, soon had them on the rail and never stopped playing except for brief rest until he had completed his first 2, ,500 points, mak- ing the remarkable run of 2, 2,497, the record for the world at this style of play. In mak- ing this play he carried the balls six and one half times around the table. leaving them in as good position as at any time during the run and apparently good for 9, 800 more when play is resumed tomorrow night. The whole run occupied one hour and thirty-fve min utes The best record previous to this even ing was 1 ,531 made in Paris in two nights by Vipnaux,
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-22
THE GROWN PRINCES THROAT.
Chances of a Fatal Termination Re-
 duced to a Minimum.

Chances of a Fatal Termination Re-
 duced to HKintmun.
 BERLIN, Dec. 21.-The Crown Princes phy- sicians report that they are satisfied with the Princes progress. The Madgeburg Zeitung says: "Medical opinion now permits the as- sumption that the regular continuance of the present treatment will avert danger and re- duce the chance of fatal issue to the minis mum and that the Grown Prince will yet be enabled to fulfill all the duties of his high station. Professor Virchow takes this favor able view"
 Alien Contract Laborers Not Wanted.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-Secretary Fair child took official notice to-day of the report that two thousand Belgian miners are to be imported to take the places of the miners in the Lehigh region now on strike. He sent telegrams to the collectors of customs at New York, Philadelphia, Boston and Balti- mere calling attention to the report and in structing them to be vigilant in preventing any violation of the alien contract labor law.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-22
Fatal Explesion In a Mine.

WnKEsBARRE, Pa., Dec. 21.-An explo- sion of gas in Nottingham mine at Plymouth this evening fatally burned John Rowland, James Davis, Richard Davis and James Kel- ly and badly injured Hughes and David Davis.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-22
An Avalanche of Private Bills.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-As 8 result of the adoption by the House to-day of the new rule admitting private bills without the fermality of presentation in open house about eight hundred of these were thrown upon the clerks desk within @ short quarter of an hour. While many of them are original bills the majority appear to be "old stagers."
 PALMER, Mass, Dec. 21.-Freight train No. 35 on the New London Northern road col1ided with the rear end of freight 27 near South Vernon to-day. The accident was caused by the cars of the latter train uncoupling and re- maining stationary on the track. Several cars were derailed and the locomotive was badly smashed, but no one was seriously in- iured
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-22
Duluth Investments.

We give special attention to investing money for non residents in Real Estate in Dull aIh, Minn.. a city which is at present the Distributing Point for the entire Northwestern Country and where in- vestors are constantly realizing to 70 per cent net on their investments. Send for copy of investment contracts All titles taken in the name of investors. Correspondence solicited. Ref erences on application. ". A. SLOAN & CO.,, Real Estate aud Investment Agents, 1909 Michigan Stra w aNH1 In
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-22

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 WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-The comptroller of the currency has appointed Michael F. Dooley, of Hartford, to be examiner of na- tional banks for the States of Connecticut and Rhode Island in place of James W. Fly att, who resigned to accept the appointments as United States treasurer
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-22
OFFICERS ELECTED.
The Annual of Wooster Lodge. F. and

The Annual of Wooster Lodge. F. and
 A. M.
 At the annual meeting of Wooster lodge No. 79, F. and A. M., the following officers were elected: w. M., John P. Studley; S. w.. A. J. Harmount; J. w, R. W. Dyas; trea- surer, J. w. Pond; secretary, F. Stanley Bradley; trustees, John H. Leeds, Charles F. Root, B. F. Merrill
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-22
NIT. manning,s Condition,

ALBANY, Dec. 21.-Ex-Secretary Manning has rested quietly to-day and his general condition is about as yesterday. His physi- cians do not look for an immediate crisis, but recovery is improbable
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-22
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.

Nominations Made-AIderman Whit
 more For President of the Board of
 Aldermen and Major IT. A. Todd For
 the Board of Public Works.
 The Republican aldermen caucused last evening in the aldermanic chamber for nomi- nations for member of the board of finance and members of the board of public works, board of fire commissioners and board of DC. lice commissioners.
 The full quota of Republicans, numbering eleven, was present. Alderman Hugh Daley was elected chairman and Aldermen Edwards and Hamilton were appointed tellers.
 The first office voted for was that of presi- dent of the board of aldermen. Alderman Whitmore was chosen. In replying to the nomination the alderman and school princi- pal started off in a strain somewhat similar to this:
 Members of the board of education,' I feel heartily-".
 He was interrupted by the Iaugh which followed. The city, fathers gave themselves over to humor for moment or two at the pleasant episode. Alderman Daley had re- fused to be placed in nomination as president of the board, or otherwise his long and hons orable service in the board would have had effect. Alderman Whitmore is a man we'll fitted to fill the presiding officers position. There were no contests over the police or fire commissionerships. Police Commissioner Charles L. Baldwin was nominated to succeed himself, as was also Fire Commissioner Charles H. Farnam.
 There was contest, however, over the nomination of member of the board of pub- lie works J.F. Gilbert, the present incumbent, who has held office for several years past, was confident of receiving the nomination, but he didn't get there. Alderman Daley was his opposer and that gentleman has been ably looking after the interests of Major Thereon A. Todd of his ward. The first informal ballot resulted as follows:
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-22
lem Smith is Indignant.

LONDON, Dec 22-In an interview yester- day Kilrain said he would ignore Sullivan's challenge till the latter had fought Mitchell. A notice was posted in Fleet street that Kill rain claims the championship. Smith is in- dignant at Kilrain'A assumption and says he is willing to fight Kilrain again to morrow. MT. Bull, of Windsor, offers to match Kilrain against Sullivan for s5, 900 a side